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Freight Carrier · Smithfield, RI

INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT LLC

Name: INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT LLC
Address: 208 MANN SCHOOL RD, SMITHFIELD, RI, 02917, US
Telephone: (401) 626-5698

208 MANN SCHOOL RD · Smithfield, RI 02917

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #61235
USDOT #3069390 USDOT Active

15
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT LLC is a Smithfield, RI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Rhode Island. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-61235 and their USDOT number is 3069390.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 750,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Motor Vehicles
Machinery, Large Objects
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: MA (16), RI (12), CT (3), PA (2), ME (2), NY (2), MD (1). Home base: Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.97 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.22 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.91 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 1

Inspection Summary

38
Total
20
Clean
18
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 9

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 3

395.8A-HOSPVIHOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 11

396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
392.9B3-DFRCLSDriver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT LLC
208 MANN SCHOOL RD
SMITHFIELD, RI 02917

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 9

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 11

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

Same legal or DBA name 3

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